Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing – Acute and Chronic

The contract seeks a subcontractor to conduct biological toxicity testing on effluents, surface waters, and sediments using live aquatic organisms to evaluate both acute and chronic impacts in accordance with EPA guidelines. The work is focused on Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing, which involves standardized methods to determine the harmful effects of wastewater discharges and environmental samples on aquatic life over short-term and long-term exposures. All testing must strictly follow established federal protocols to ensure data reliability and regulatory compliance. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services. The contracting agency is DAS Procurement in Connecticut, though specific office location and point of contact details are not provided. The place of performance and other logistical information are unspecified, implying flexibility in where testing may occur, though compliance with state and federal environmental standards remains required. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated Connecticut state procurement portal prior to the deadline.